Gabriela Sabatini
Argentine star who won the 1990 US Open
Overview
Sabatini reached the French Open semifinals at 15 and became one of the most popular players of her era. She won Olympic silver at Seoul 1988, took the 1990 US Open title by beating Steffi Graf in the final and won the season ending championships in 1988 and 1994. Her topspin heavy game and grace made her a superstar in Argentina.
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